Noting the need to use 8 ml rather than 5 ml to inflate the tracheostomy cuff sufficiently, the nurse would
A) ask the client to swallow, and then cough.
B) completely deflate the cuff to relieve the dilation.
C) notify the physician to have an x-ray film obtained.
D) replace the entire tracheostomy tube with a larger size.

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When the nurse notes the need for greater amount of air in the cuff to create an effective seal, the nurse should report this to the physician so that a confirming x-ray film for tracheal dilation can be obtained.

Noting the Need to Use 8 Ml Rather Than 5